Dr. Alan A. Buffenstein
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 44 years
- Graduation year: 1977
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1639278104
Dr. Alan A. Buffenstein M.D
Psychiatrist
He is located at 1100 Ward Avenue #1070 in Honolulu, HI 96814. Can help patients with the following: Asthma, Bipolar Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Phobias, Psychotic Disorder, Tardive Dyskinesia. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639278104. Appointment can be made via the phone number (808) 548-5400. He is affiliated with 1 practices.
Conditions treated
Dr. Alan Abraham Buffenstein, being an psychiatrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Alan A. Buffenstein.
- Abdominal Pain
- Aging In Place
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Amnesia
- Anemia
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
- Anxiety
- Aphasia
- Arthritis
- Asperger Syndrome (AS)
- Asthma
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Balance Issues
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)
- Bone Loss
- Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Cognitive Decline
- Common Cold
- Dementia
- Depression
- Dissociative Fugue
- Dissociative Identity Disorder
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorder
- Edema
- Fatigue
- Fecal Incontinence
- Fever
- Fragile X Syndrome (FXS)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- General Care
- Grief
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hip Bursitis
- Hot Flashes
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypersomnia
- Influenza
- Insomnia
- Isolation
- Learning Disability
- Low Back Pain
- Mental Illness
- Migraine
- Mood Disorders
- Munchausen Syndrome
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Online Therapy
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- Osteoporosis
- Panic Disorder
- Persistent Depressive Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
- Phobias
- Postpartum Depression (PPD)
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
- Prescription Refill
- Progressive Neurological Disorders
- Psychotic Disorder
- Rape and Sexual Assault
- Relationship Issues
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sleepwalking
- Speech Disorders
- Stress
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Tics
- Trauma
- Wilson-Turner Syndrome
Procedures Performed by Dr. Alan A. Buffenstein
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Alan A. Buffenstein as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
HMSA
Network data as of Sep 14, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 7 plans from HMSA
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| HMSA Bronze PPO I | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred Provider Plan | Accepting new patients |
| HMSA Bronze PPO II HSA | PPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred Provider Plan | Accepting new patients |
| HMSA Catastrophic Plan | PPO · Catastrophic | Preferred Provider Plan | Accepting new patients |
| HMSA Gold PPO I | PPO · Gold | Preferred Provider Plan | Accepting new patients |
| HMSA Gold PPO II | PPO · Gold | Preferred Provider Plan | Accepting new patients |
| HMSA Platinum PPO | PPO · Platinum | Preferred Provider Plan | Accepting new patients |
| HMSA Silver PPO | PPO · Silver | Preferred Provider Plan | Accepting new patients |
This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Alan A. Buffenstein is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. Alan A. Buffenstein is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Psychiatry (also registered under: Practitioner - Geriatric Psychiatry) .
Medicare practice location(s) (city/state/zip only, as reported to Medicare):
- HONOLULU, HI, 96817-3952
Bills through: Helping Hands Hawaii
Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.
Studies
Graduated in 1977Additional Specialities
- Geriatrician
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Questions & Answers
What conditions does Dr. Alan Abraham Buffenstein treat?
Dr. Alan Abraham Buffenstein provides treatment for Asthma, Bipolar Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Phobias, Psychotic Disorder, Tardive Dyskinesia. For the full list see this list.
Where can you meet with Dr. Alan Abraham Buffenstein?
Dr. Alan Abraham Buffenstein's office is located at 1100 Ward Avenue #1070 in Honolulu, HI 96814.
Does Dr. Alan Abraham Buffenstein have affiliation with practices?
Dr. Alan Abraham Buffenstein is affiliated with Susan Mikami MD.
Does Dr. Alan Abraham Buffenstein accept patients with HMSA?
Yes, Dr. Alan Abraham Buffenstein is listed in-network for HMSA through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.